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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 494.52 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 494.52 and 186.30 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 494.52 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/494.52 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 494.52 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 92,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,129.08/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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